allergy test
Reaction detection procedure
An allergy test is a medical procedure to identify substances that trigger allergic reactions.
Common methods include skin prick tests, where small amounts of allergens are introduced under the skin, and blood tests measuring antibody responses.
The allergy test showed she was sensitive to dust mites and cat dander.
- skinBody's outer layer
- prickPierce lightly with point
- scratchSuperficial wound or mark
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- blood drawExtracting blood for testing
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- allergieshay fever, histamine, itchy eyes, hives, anaphylaxis
- health screeningsmammogram, mammography, colonoscopy, cancer screening, newborn screening
- health testsblood pressure check, eye exam, physical exam, annual physical, checkup
- medical testsCT scan, X-ray, MRI, CBC, blood work
- screeningshealth screening, cancer screening, prenatal screening, genetic screening, newborn screening
- allergy reliefantihistamines, immunotherapy, EpiPen, epinephrine, Claritin
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Care for hypersensitivity reactions
immunotherapy · allergy shot · medical intervention · treatment regimen · allergy management
allergy testdesensitization
Reduced response over time
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